Marriage is a solemn, legal contract between two people who vow to be faithful to one another until death separates them. Marriage is a union of two hearts and two minds, and is the cornerstone of a healthy, happy family.
When you get married, you are pledging to commit your life to one another. You are saying that you will share everything, from good times to bad, and that you will always be there for one another.
A marriage commitment is not a one-time event. It is a lifelong vow to each other, and should be taken very seriously. A marriage commitment means being willing to work hard for each other, and to
Avoid pornography
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “Everyone who keeps on looking at a woman so as to have a passion for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28) If someone keeps thinking about immoral things, in a sense, he is being unfaithful to his mate.
Jehovah says that you need to “safeguard your heart.” (Proverbs 4:23; Jeremiah 17:9) To do this, you must guard your eyes. (Matthew 5:29, 30) Follow the example of the patriarch Job, who made a covenant with his eyes never to look with desire at another woman. (Job 31:1) Be determined never to view pornography. And be resolved to avoid any romantic attachment to a person other than your mate.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Make it obvious to others that you are completely committed to your mate
Consider your mate’s feelings, and immediately end any relationship that would make your mate uncomfortable
In these critical times when marriage and family are under attack, is it possible to be happy as a family?
This is not a simple matter. But there is help available. The secret of family happiness
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